New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
William Lewis Wexler
Emory University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1797695
- NY reg #
The record in one line
William Lewis Wexler carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1980 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 46 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #512 of 7,282
- by tenure in Brooklyn office peers
- Law school
- Emory University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
William Lewis Wexler is registered as bar number 1797695 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under William Lewis Waxler Esquire Attorney & Counselor Atllaw, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11218. Educational background: EMORY UNIVERSITY (633 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Brooklyn, NY office peers
William Lewis Wexler is earlier in the Brooklyn, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #512 of 7,282 (7th percentile). See the Brooklyn attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #512
- City cohort
- 7,282
- Local percentile
- 7th
- Admitted
- 1980
Nearest tenure peers in Brooklyn
- Carol Bagley Amon admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Joan M. Azrack admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- William James Bendix admitted 1980 · 46 yr
- Anthea Hemery Bruffee admitted 1980 · 46 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How William compares to fellow Emory University alumni
Among the 397 Emory University graduates in the New York register, William Lewis Wexler is longer-tenured than 99%.
46 years vs. Emory University alumni
Years since admission - 397 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 397 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
Emory University's active-bar rate
Of Emory University's 633 alumni in the New York register, 69.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 52% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1797695
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- William Lewis Waxler Esquire Attorney & Counselor Atllaw
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11218
- Phone
- (718) 624-7788
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
William Lewis Wexler's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
Near-tenure Emory University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1980 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1980), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1980 whose listed office city differs from Brooklyn, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for William Lewis Wexler: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~7,283 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1980)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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William Lewis Wexler carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William Wexler licensed?
William Wexler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was William Lewis Wexler admitted to the bar?
William Lewis Wexler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did William Lewis Wexler go to law school?
William Lewis Wexler attended EMORY UNIVERSITY.
What company does William Lewis Wexler work for?
William Lewis Wexler is associated with William Lewis Waxler Esquire Attorney & Counselor Atllaw in Brooklyn, NY.
Is William Lewis Wexler in good standing?
No, William Lewis Wexler carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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